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The Chronicle-Telegram's Scott Petrak considers Travis Benjamin the early odd man out in the Browns receiving corps.

Benjamin is a seldom-used deep threat who must show he can return kicks to make the team. Last season, Benjamin disappointed as a return man, averaging just 21 yards on kick returns and 2.4 yards per punt return while grading out as PFF's worst returner. Benjamin is pint-sized at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. Jul 29 - 9:20 AM

Both the catches and yards were Benjamin's most since Week 5. Benjamin has been an effective role player for the Browns this season, but especially with Josh Gordon coming back for Week 12, he remains miles from fantasy relevance. Fri, Nov 7, 2014 12:29:00 AM

A rotational receiver in Cleveland's offense a la Taylor Gabriel, Benjamin has big-play ability but plays limited snaps and sees limited targets. He will not be a fantasy option when the Browns take on the Bengals in Week 10. Sun, Nov 2, 2014 05:35:00 PM

Browns WR Travis Benjamin was held catch-less on four targets in Cleveland's Week 7 loss to Jacksonville.

Although Benjamin has made some critical early-season plays for the Browns on the field, the rotational wideout offers no value in re-draft leagues. Sun, Oct 19, 2014 05:04:00 PM

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Both the catches and yards were Benjamin's most since Week 5. Benjamin has been an effective role player for the Browns this season, but especially with Josh Gordon coming back for Week 12, he remains miles from fantasy relevance.

A rotational receiver in Cleveland's offense a la Taylor Gabriel, Benjamin has big-play ability but plays limited snaps and sees limited targets. He will not be a fantasy option when the Browns take on the Bengals in Week 10.

Browns WR Travis Benjamin caught all four of his targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 5 win over the Titans.

The sophomore wideout has been a goat amongst Cleveland fans, but Benjamin stepped up in a major way in Sunday's comeback win. He caught a pair of fourth-quarter TDs, including a six-yarder to win the game. Benjamin is a rotational wideout in the Browns' offense, along with Taylor Gabriel behind Andrew Hawkins and Miles Austin. He does return kickoffs with Marlon Moore, but has lost punt return duties to defensive back Jordan Poyer.

Browns WR Travis Benjamin will return both punts and kicks this season.

The Browns are evidently convinced Benjamin is over his torn ACL. Benjamin has proven to be one of the league's best punt returners when healthy, but has returned only six career kickoffs. Even with the Browns' receiver corps amongst the thinnest in the league, Benjamin won't have a meaningful role on offense.

Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) is a candidate to open training camp on the active/PUP list.

Benjamin wasn't cleared to participate in OTAs this week and is still recovering from November ACL surgery. He won't be ready to return until training camp at the earliest. Benjamin will compete for the Browns' punt return job when healthy.

Benjamin tore the ACL in his right knee during a Week 8 loss to the Chiefs last season. This year, the speedy third-year man will have to prove his health to win a job as a punt returner and situational deep threat.

Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin underwent surgery on his torn right ACL on Friday.

Benjamin's surgery reportedly went well and he's expected to be ready for training camp. Anything before that would be a bonus, according to coach Rob Chudzinski. For Benjamin's sake, we hope he can return to his explosive form. Although not a full-time wide receiver, Benjamin is a homerun hitter on punt returns and adds a deep threat element in the passing attack.

Browns placed WR/PR Travis Benjamin on injured reserve with a torn right ACL, ending his season.

Benjamin was having a solid year as a return man, with his 11.7 yards per punt coming in fifth in the NFL. A one-dimensional burner at 5-foot-10, 172 pounds, Benjamin can ill afford any lost explosion. Provided he's healthy, the 2012 fourth-rounder will be back to compete for a roster spot next summer.

Benjamin needs surgery and is done for the year. His second NFL season ends with just five catches for 105 yards and 22 punt returns for 257 yards with a touchdown. The undersized yet speedy Miami product will be back to compete for a similar situational role in 2014. Davone Bess will slide in as the Browns new punt returner.

Browns WR Travis Benjamin's lone catch in Week 4 against the Bengals went for a 39-yard gain.

Benjamin exploded through traffic on a tunnel screen for his 39-yard pickup. A situational speed receiver and Cleveland's punt returner, Benjamin is on pace for 20 receptions, 430 yards, and no touchdowns this season.

With Terrance West (calf) and Glenn Winston (knee) also out a few days, the only healthy backs at Browns camp are Isaiah Crowell and Shaun Draughn. The Browns may sign a free agent runner this week. As hamstring injuries are highly susceptible to aggravation, we'd expect the Browns to slow play Johnson's recovery. Missed practices are a concern for Johnson's 2015 playing time.

It was a tough practice for Cleveland as they lost DL Billy Winn to what looked like a bad knee injury and fellow RB Duke Johnson to a tweaked hamstring. West said he was not worried about the injury, but he may miss a few days. West is competing with Isaiah Crowell for early-down work in the Browns' backfield.